Principal - Sustainability
Description
Build the future with QTC:
At Queensland Treasury Corporation (QTC), our Advisory Division is on a mission to drive financial sustainability and operational excellence across Queensland’s Government Departments, Local Governments and Government-Owned Corporations. We’re passionate about supporting our clients in achieving their goals and making a lasting impact. We strike a fine balance working alongside government but within a unique corporate setting.
About the team:
The Sustainability team is part of the Industry, Investment and Commercial Team, which collaborates with these clients to create meaningful solutions with profound outcomes. Our work across sustainability and the net zero pathway will directly contribute to better financial sustainability, risk management and economic outcomes for our clients, stakeholders and Queensland. The Sustainability team will play a key role in advanced data modelling and analysis, research and complex program management activities to support Queensland’s transition to a low carbon economy.
Purpose of the role:
QTC are seeking an experienced Principal to join the Sustainability team as part of our growing Advisory Division in Brisbane.
- Reporting to the team Director, lead the Whole of State (WOS) Emissions Modelling Team, who will be responsible for the development and operation of advanced data modelling and analysis packages, that will support and inform problem solving and decision making with a high attention to detail.
- Contribute to the preparation and presentation of industry, financial and economic advice to inform Queensland’s pathway to net zero and provide insight into the cost of abatement and the structural challenges emerging from the transition to a low carbon economy, including implications for industry, government and the economy.
- Support the development of reporting tools to measure and track the status of Queensland’s emissions reduction progress.
- Manage external consultants who may be engaged to support the development of models, or provide ad hoc bespoke analysis, investigations or research.
- Take a lead role in self and team development, demonstrating progression of development and willingness to take on stretch opportunities.
- Stay informed about trends in sustainability and support the identification of implications and opportunities for Queensland.
- Stay up to date with the latest developments in decarbonisation technologies and bring innovative ideas to support strategic growth.
- Support the wider Industry, Investment and Commercial portfolio and Advisory Division to deliver excellent client outcomes.
- Travel within Australia may be required to fulfil the requirements of this role.
About You:
You will bring prior experience from a similar role including:
- Advanced data modelling and analysis skills with high attention to detail.
- Strong project management skills and ability to manage a cohesive project team of professionals.
- Ability to take complex issues and present them in a clear and logical manner that gives the audience a critical understanding of the matter.
- Understanding of Queensland’s emissions profile and the State and Federal Government targets, policies and strategies as they relate to emissions reduction.
- Proficiency in research and reporting.
- Critical thinking, decision-making and problem-solving skills, including demonstrated ability to effectively diagnose situations and develop creative solutions.
- Relationship management skills including the proven ability to develop partnerships with clients and internal teams.
- Excellent report writing, financial analysis and presentation skills.
- Experience within financial services, resources, industry, agriculture and land, transport or renewable energy.
- Experience in evaluating emission reduction and decarbonisation initiatives (energy, climate or emissions modelling experience well regarded).
Why will QTC be the best work of your career?
We do work that improves Queensland for generations. We are a leader in finance, creating meaningful solutions with profound outcomes. We set the standard in financial solutions. We address the challenges of today, with results for tomorrow.
People
We are an inspired team of solution creators. We believe that curiosity is the ultimate problem solver. That the best teams are united by trust, not divided by ego. And that diversity sets us apart.
Culture
We recognise that developing our people leads to their success, that energised teams create brighter outcomes and that with the freedom to challenge, we can strive for better together.
Benefits
Benefit from a best-in-class professional development program, flexible work, leadership programs, study support, paid-parental leave, salary packaging and a corporate wellbeing program (including discounts for you and your family to a range of fitness facilities close to home or work).